Fujitsu PrimeQuest 420 midrange server for Linux and Windows

Fujitsu India unveiled the Primequest 420 midrange server for Intel Itanium 2-based systems running Linux or Windows Server 2003 platforms. It combines high system scalability with data centre-class fault immunity and supports a maximum of eight Intel Itanium 2 processors rated at 1.5 GHz or 1.6 GHz.



The server incorporates two key technologies — System Mirror and Flexible Input/Output (FIO) — to maximise system availability. System Mirror, enabled by dual synchronous system architecture, allows memory modules and crossbar interconnects to operate in duplex mode and isolates errors without causing a system halt. FIO allows I/O resources to be dynamically allocated based on real-time performance requirements, thus reducing maintenance downtime and avoiding disruptions to business operations. 



The Primequest 420 server architecture also provides up to two hardware-isolated partitions, each of which functions like a fully independent 'server' within the system, for fault immunity. It has a high-density rack-mount form factor that allows it to fit on the same rack with other servers, storage systems and network equipment. 



This new server line is offered as part of the Fujitsu Triole strategy for optimising customers' IT infrastructures comprising servers, storage systems, networks and middleware. Based on this strategy, Fujitsu designs, develops and deploys highly reliable, business-critical data centres in heterogeneous environments to increase business continuity, agility and efficiency.



The Primequest 420 is priced starting from Rs 32,25,344 and will be available for the ASEAN (including Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, Philippines and Vietnam) and India markets with immediate effect.